Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What state grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
How many meals could a $1 donation provide?
5 Meals
How long is the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade?
2.5 miles
What is the name of the organization we are donating to?
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
What is the name of the ship that pilgrims took to America?
Mayflower
88% of Americans eat this on Thanksgiving.
Turkey
What percent of children across Southwestern PA face hunger?
20%
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving since 1966?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
How many meals does the Food Bank distribute annually?
45 million
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
What traditional Thanksgiving dessert was not served at the first Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What percent of donations go directly to hunger relief activites?
94%
How many pumpkin pies are consumed across the country every Thanksgiving?
50 million
List 3 of the most needed items.
Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Beans, Tuna, Cereal and Oats, Peanut Butter, Paper Products, Household Items, Diapers, Hygiene Items
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
Where do cranberries grow?
A Bog
What percent of women were reported not having enough to eat in the last year?
13%
What percentage of consumers had already started their holiday shopping by early November in 2021?
61%
What percent of students/children are eligible for reduced price meals at school?
50%
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many hours does it take to thaw a four to five pound frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
24 hours
56,000
Approximately how many millions of Americans travel for thanksgiving?
50
What are the three ways that you can help?
Donate, Volunteer, Speak Out